| 单词 | pneumoconiosis |
| 释义 | pneumoconiosis (once / 1688473 pages) n WORD FAMILY pneumoconiosis USAGE EXAMPLESBut it is clear that he has died of pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung disease, the most prevalent occupational disease in China. New York Times(Dec 28, 2015) Deaths from pneumoconiosis, a disease known as black lung which is caused by inhaling dust particles, still far exceed the numbers killed in accidents. Economist(Jul 16, 2015) “Of 202 consecutive miners I autopsied after deaths from all causes,” he said, “I found pneumoconiosis in 80 percent.” Washington Post(Aug 05, 2015) n chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles Syn|Hypo|Hyper pneumonoconiosis anthracosis, black lung, black lung disease, coal miner's lung lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust asbestosislung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles siderosisfibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers silicosisa lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness a disease affecting the respiratory system |
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